Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

General context
Work is performed either individually or within a team environment
Work may involve supervision of a production section of the operation and may involve responsibility for a number of employees
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, enterprise insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Worksite environment and practices may include
Work conducted in a variety of environments, such as:
operational workplace activities
hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions
Work undertaken in accordance with established procedures on a range of machines and equipment which may be microprocessor or computer controlled, including the following:
blending and carding
combing
gilling
finishing
bale pressing
scouring
superwash
backwash
carbonising
Use of materials, hand tools and equipment in accordance with established procedures including:
cleaning equipment
detergents and other chemicals
hand and power tools normally applicable to the tasks
hand trolleys
pallet trucks
Both scheduled and unscheduled operational maintenance and machine setup
Variations in extent of operational maintenance and machine setup dependent on equipment used and workplace arrangements in each enterprise
Exposure to chemicals, dangerous or other hazardous substances
Completion of maintenance records and other relevant documentation
Interaction with other workplace personnel

Sources of information and documents may include
Machine and equipment manufacturers' specifications and maintenance instructions
Enterprise work orders and instructions
Industry codes and symbols
Australian and enterprise quality standards and procedures
Product change policies and procedures
Enterprise or external personnel
Work scheduling documentation
Job procedures

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to the setting up of machines for product change and operational maintenance of machines
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Standard work practice including the storage, safe handling and disposal of chemicals
Reporting actions which include verbal and written communication in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures
Oral, written or visual communication including completion of standard forms, interpretation and provision of supervisory information and instructions associated with workplace activities, and recording and reporting of work outcomes
Quality requirements determined by customer, enterprise, and application of Australian and international standards
Being responsible for the maintenance of own work quality and being required to contribute to the quality improvement of team or section output, where necessary
Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality procedures as specified by machine and equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise

Applicable regulations and legislation may include
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to workplace activities
Workers' compensation legislation
Environment protection legislation

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

comply with all relevant safety requirements including isolation or shutdown of machines, use of safety and lockout devices and attachment of appropriate warning tags
interpret work orders
interpret raw materials, product, and machine specifications needed for machine setting and maintenance
perform normal testing, setting and maintenance of machines
investigate improper operation of machines and identify and rectify operating problems
conduct sample runs of machines and check products against required standards
perform operator maintenance of work area
document and communicate work related information including reporting of non-conforming outcomes and other problems

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit does not need to be assessed in conjunction with other units and can be assessed independently

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
operating principles of machines and associated equipment
technical specifications and repair manuals
machine setting and adjustment principles and techniques
typical fault conditions and relevant fault finding procedures
maintenance and repair processes and techniques
maintenance planning and workplace procedures
enterprise stores procedures and procurement system
relevant product quality standards
safety and environmental aspects of relevant enterprise processes
general housekeeping policies and procedures
recording and reporting procedures

Underpinning skills to:

interpret and apply work instructions and established procedures
locate and interpret technical data
set and operate machines
test machines and analyse samples
use relevant hand tools
use lubricants, sealants, chemicals and cleaning agents and dispose of waste products
maintain work area
apply all relevant safety practices
communicate effectively within the workplace
document and transfer information

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations involving the testing, setting and maintenance of machines, including work areas, materials, relevant machines and equipment
Access required to information on machine specifications and operation, enterprise production program and maintenance schedules, product requirements, relevant safety procedures and regulations, quality standards, and enterprise procedures

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

establishing plans
describing consequences
completing tasks
identifying procedure changes
applying safety precautions relevant to the task

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

hazard policies and procedures including codes of practice
issue resolution procedures
job procedures and work instructions
quality procedures
security procedures
waste, pollution and recycling management processes
Actions are taken promptly and accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and enterprise procedures
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others
Work is completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to products, equipment or personnel
Assessed on sufficient number of occasions or over sufficient period of time to ensure consistent performance across a typical range of machines, setting requirements and fault conditions

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment
Competence should be demonstrated with a range of typical industry sector machines and equipment used in Early Stage Wool Processing, sufficient to ensure confirmation of the required skills and knowledge

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(2)